NEWS&BLOG

Home/NEWS&BLOG

HOLMS self-powered attachments for electric equipment fleets

HOLMS Attachments has made it easier for heavy equipment fleets to electrify with a new sweeper attachment that’s equipped with its own power source, freeing it from the need for a mechanical or battery (e) PTO. Commercial trucks do more than just move people and things from place to place

Amazon’s Zoox Robotaxis Are Coming. Are We Ready?

Amazon subsidiary Zoox could be Waymo's biggest rival as it opens its first dedicated robotaxi factory in the U.S. Unlike Waymo and Tesla, the Zoox pods are purpose-built vehicles with no steering wheels and pedals. Zoox claims advantages from its vertical integration. It will build, own and operate its robotaxi

ADS-TEC Energy enters Austrian market

ADS-TEC Energy has established a new subsidiary in Austria to strengthen its presence in the DACH region and expand access to its battery storage and fast-charging solutions. The company has already secured key contracts for large-scale storage systems and EV charging infrastructure. ADS-TEC Energy, a German-American specialist in battery-based energy

Ehang autonomous air taxis to use Gotion High-Tech batteries

The Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech, a partner of Volkswagen, will supply the Chinese autonomous air taxi manufacturer Ehang with 4680 round cells for its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle EH216. The two parties are also planning to cooperate on other eVTOL models. In April 2025, the Chinese

Candela expands into India with electric hydrofoil ferries

The Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela is expanding into India with a new order. The transport operator JalVimana in Mumbai has ordered a fleet of eleven P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries from Candela, which could be significantly expanded at a later date. Mumbai’s waterways will soon feature eleven Candela P-12 electric

Texas lawmakers urge Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch to September

xAI’s Grok 3 is partnering with Oracle Cloud to deliver its advanced AI model to corporate customers. Oracle announced its collaboration with xAI earlier this week. The partnership leverages Oracle’s robust infrastructure to offer xAI’s Grok 3, positioning it as a transformative tool for business applications. “Today, we announced xAI

Ferrari pushes back second electric model to 2028

Ferrari has postponed the release of its second fully electric vehicle to at least 2028, pushing back earlier plans for a 2026 debut. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the delay is primarily driven by weak global demand for high-performance electric sports cars. The news was first reported

R.Power building 254MWh BESS, Electrica 70MWh tender

R.Power in Romania The company will start construction on the 127MW/254MWh Scornicesti battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Romania in Q3 2025. It will connect to the high-voltage network of transmission system operator (TSO) Transelectrica and construction is set to conclude in Q3 2026. It will provide system support

LG Energy Solution & Toyota team up on battery recycling in the USA

LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Toyota Tsusho are establishing a joint venture called Green Metals Battery Innovations for battery recycling in the USA. A pre-processing plant in North Carolina is to be built, and is scheduled to go into operation in 2026. Toyota and LGES’ Green Metals Battery Innovations is

Prologis Energy sells 400MW/800MWh BESS in Texas

Prologis secured the land, finalised an interconnection agreement, permitted the project, procured long-lead equipment and structured a 20-year ground lease and development services agreement. The BESS is currently under construction, and Prologis expects 200MW to reach mechanical completion by the end of the year. Prologis says the project will directly

Comau announces battery cooperation with Intecells

Comau has announced a cooperation with Intecells to optimise the use of cold plasma in industrial battery cell manufacturing processes. The two companies plan to eliminate the need for solvents and binders in battery cell production. A major reason for the cooperation is that Intecells has patented a new application

xAI’s Grok 3 partners with Oracle Cloud for corporate AI innovation  

xAI’s Grok 3 is partnering with Oracle Cloud to deliver its advanced AI model to corporate customers. Oracle announced its collaboration with xAI earlier this week. The partnership leverages Oracle’s robust infrastructure to offer xAI’s Grok 3, positioning it as a transformative tool for business applications. “Today, we announced xAI